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Speeding: A danger to yourself and others

Speeding is one of the most common causes of crashes in the United States. In 2017, speeding led to 9,717 people’s deaths, which accounted for more than a quarter of the year’s traffic fatalities.

Most people speed at one time or another. One person might be in a rush to get home. Another may be dealing with an emergency. Regardless of the reason, it’s dangerous and can lead to injuries and deaths.

What makes speeding dangerous?

Speeding:

Creates a higher likelihood of crashing and having a more serious collision

Increases fuel consumption and the cost of running a vehicle

Increases the chance of losing control of the vehicle

Reduces the effectiveness of protection equipment inside the vehicle

Increases the distance you need to stop your vehicle

Increases the risk of severe injuries

Speeding can also give you less time to respond to the things happening around you. Imagine if a ball rolls into the road; you want to have time to slow down and stop, in case someone walks into your path. At 25 mph, you might be able to do that. At 50 mph, you may have no opportunity.

Regardless of the reasoning, if a person is speeding and causes a crash, the crash is likely to be more significant than if they’d been traveling at a slower speed. If you’re hit by them, remember that you can hold them accountable for their actions.